Björnsk general election, August 2017

General elections were held in Björnska on 27 August 2017 to elect members of the Underhuset. It was called by Mai Nguyen on 9 February, approximately six months after the 2016 election. All parties in the last election fulfilled the requirements to contest it, and have all stated their intention to participate. In addition, two new parties met the prerequisites and stood candidates for the first time in this election - the Feminist Party and the Communist Workers' Party.

The election results were decided under a proportional representation system of voting, where the parties were allocated a number of national seats according to the percentage of the vote received. There is a 2% threshold that is required for parties to receive any representation in parliament, making it more difficult for minor parties to enter the Underhuset.

On 19 September 2017, it was announced by Mai Nguyen that the Liberals would form a minority government, with the other parties being allowed to vote on issues to their own conscience. This was an unpopular decision amongst businesses and news outlets, with national stock markets falling slightly the afternoon of this announcement. Joel Hartmann of the Social Democrats gave a mixed response to the decision, saying "while I cannot commend the incumbent prime minister for her decision that could potentially cause political instability and uncertainty for businesses, my party will hope to work with the Liberals to legislate in the national interest". Laverne Cox of the feminist party echoed similar statements, whilst the conservatives, greens, and nationalists all officially condemned the decision to form a minority government. The CWP declined to take an official party position.

On 24 September 2017, incumbent prime minister Mai Nguyen had a motion of no-confidence passed against her 223 votes to 127, facing rebellions from twelve Liberal MTUs in response to Nguyen's decision to form a minority government. The Social Democrats, Conservatives, and Greens all voted unanimously against the notion of Nguyen leading a minority government, while the Feminist Party voted in favour. This follows a failed attempt at a confidence-and-supply arrangement with the SDP.